CSKA Sofia vs Riga FC Prediction 12 July 2018

CSKA Sofia take on the visitors Riga FC at “Stadion Balgarska Armija” in the tackle of the 1/8 qualification stage of the UEFA Europa League. The game will be played in Sofia on Thursday, July 12th.

CSKA Sofia have been showing great results in the Bulgarian Parva Liga for many years already and quite often perform in the Eurocups. Last season “Армейците” managed to occupy the second place in the Bulgarian elite division standings with 81 points gained after 36 clashes played. The team’s offense demonstrated more than a confident football, having scored 80 goals, however, its defense also felt remarkably tough with 26 goals conceded. In the previous fights conducted in front of their supporters CSKA Sofia have beaten Beroe 1:0 plus got two draws against Ludogorets 0:0 and Levski 2:2.

Meanwhile, Riga FC looked amazing in the previous season, having pleased their fans enormously. At the moment the club is sitting on the second position in the Latvian SynotTip Virsliga table with 28 points collected after 14 rounds behind. The team produces massive play in attack, having scored 19 goals, still, its defense is also doing alright with nine goals conceded. In the recent away battles Riga FC celebrated two victories over Super Nova and Valmiera with the same 2:0 scoreline, but lost 1:2 to RFS.

CSKA Sofia have never compete with Riga FC before. Although it is hard to give an advantage to any of the upcoming rivals, still, “Армейците” are more experienced and shouldn’t fail at the home ground.